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HI Boston - Hostel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$210
$180 nightly
$210 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Citizens Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Public Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

HI Boston - Hostel is centrally located in Boston, a 3-minute walk from Boston Common and 5 minutes by foot from Citizens Opera House. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boston Public Garden and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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What's nearby

  • Boston Common - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Citizens Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Freedom Trail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station - 3 min walk
  • South Station - 10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Kingdom Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of HI Boston - Hostel.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 24 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Tax ID - C0014510351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days.
Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 17 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
Property Registration Number C0014510351

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Boston Hostel
Hostelling International Boston
Hostel HI Boston
HI Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Boston

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room and amenities. Staff was friendly. Nice place to stay in Boston on a budget. Very close to Wang Center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel was very clean, the staff engaging, shops and restaurants steps away. Parking at a discount in a nearby garage that was very safe and easy in and out. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with restaurants, bars, and mass transit all nearby. Love the access to Chinatown. Rooms are well done with nice amenities-large lockers, privacy curtains, comfortable beds, and personal light. Towel was included. Everything was in good condition and clean. Staff was friendly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jiayu

Great clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakhvinder

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good kitchen amenities, bathrooms are private but water pressure/shower could be better maintained. Friendly staff and great activities offered. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caliph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced, and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Col

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel was a good experience overall. It was very clean in the rooms and in the kitchen area. I would recommend Hostel Boston to anybody looking for a clean simple stay. The staff made a great effort to clean the bathrooms and maintain the hostel. The kitchen area was handy in the sense that one can make a meal or sit down to eat. Definitely looking to go back for longer stay when I return to Boston again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We’re in our 40’s… so we got a private room with its own bathroom. It was much more affordable than anything else in the area. The room was SMALL but just what we needed for two nights where we’d mostly be out of the room exploring the area. It was clean, safe, and felt friendly.
Clean bathroom
Entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby walking distance to South Station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good. Blanket was way too thin for winter in Boston! I had to take the top bunk’s (empty bed)! The area is nice and Boston is very safe, esp downtown. I’d come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
so far so good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chekhov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Chicago

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very nice and helpful.The hostel was very clean and beautiful. The hostel is surrounded by eateries and there’s also a cvs and 7-11 nearby. There’s also a train station a few minutes away and a bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngsang

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025